Consumers Energy is Michigan's largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7.
Location: This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and may be assigned to any Consumers Energy Service Center located throughout Michigan's lower Peninsula. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify).
General Summary of Job Responsibilities
The Senior Program Engineer is responsible for the engineering and technical disciplines needed to complete a project. The incumbent works to plan projects, establish project criteria, coordinate project reviews, and ensure the proper implementation of project elements. They will also schedule, plan, forecast, resource, and manage all the technical activities aiming at assuring project accuracy and quality from conception to completion.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Support the Agile project delivery cadence by helping balance team performance with tight deadlines
Develop specifications for the project's needed equipment
Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications
Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions
Review engineering tasks and initiate the necessary corrective actions
Provide assistance and technical support to project managers and other project participants
Prepare, schedule, coordinate, and monitor the assigned engineering projects
Assign responsibilities and mentor project team
Build strong partnerships with business partners and deeply understand their business goals
Other duties as assigned or may be necessary
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent knowledge of design and visualizations software such as AutoCAD
Proficient in MS Office with aptitude for learning new software
Written and verbal communication skills
Organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong understanding of GD&T principles
Familiarity with rules, regulations, best practices, and performance standards
Education/Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program with four (4) or more years of experience in a program engineer capacity
[OR] Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from a non-ABET accredited program plus a Professional Engineering license with four (4) or more years of experience in a program engineer capacity
Preferred Experience
Candidate should have fundamental knowledge of engineering and construction contracts and the technical documents required for a complete bid package
Candidate should have past experience as a consulting design engineer at a regional or national engineering firm with breadth and depth of knowledge in civil-structural design and construction with an emphasis on structural work
Candidate should be highly organized, self motivated, and determined; handling multiple projects and assignments daily
Communication, coordination and time management skills are critical
Candidate should have past experience managing/directing/overseeing engineering consultants (sub-consultants); negotiating scope schedule and budget to meet project requirements
General knowledge of traditional power plant systems and renewable energy systems
Why should you join our team?
At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.
What we offer:
Competitive compensation packages
Medical, Dental and Vision
401k with company match
Paid parental leave
Up to 13 paid Holidays
Paid time off
Educational Assistance Program
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don't discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY, capABLE, Interfaith and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.
All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age,... For full info follow application link.
All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
